BOOM! Studios sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of titles arriving in stores this week (April 13, 2011). Take the jump for a look at Stan Lee’s Starborn #5, Donald Duck and Friends #365, Farscape #18, Die Hard: Year One Volume 2, and Mickey Mouse and Orbiting Nightmare trade paperback.
STAN LEE’S STARBORN #5
Written by Chris Roberson
Drawn by Khary Randolph, Matteo Scalera
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Matteo Scalera
COVER B: Tonci Zonjic
Diamond Code: FEB110856
BRAND NEW ARC! Stan Lee continues his epic sci-fi superhero series with New York Times bestselling author Chris Roberson and Khary Randolph. This jumping on point is perfect for new readers to experience what everyone is talking about, as the space action-adventure thrill ride continues. Benjamin boldly journeys into the universe with his great protector, Tara, and his newest cohort, General Talon —all determined to return to Benjamin’s homeworld. This issue is not to be missed as Stan Lee’s red-hot series continues to be NOT OF THIS WORLD!
DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #365
Written by Federico Pedrocchi, Chase Craig
Drawn by Federico Pedrocchi, Jack Hannah
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER: Federico Pedrocchi
Diamond Code: FEB110865
The celebration of 70 years of Walt Disney’s Comics continues in the pages of DONALD DUCK! First up, in the pulse-pounding climax of the rare 1938 classic, “Foreign Correspondent,” Donald is captured in war-torn Sargassia — can he save Peter Pig and himself by posing as an enemy general? Next, we have “Donald Duck and the Pirates,” Jack Hannah’s never-before-reprinted 1947 sequel to Carl Barks’ “Donald Duck Finds Pirate Gold!” Don’t miss Old Yellow Beak’s second treasure hunt in this issue, because you’ll have the THIRD story in the “Pirate Gold” trilogy next month!
FARSCAPE #18
Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon, Keith DeCandido
Drawn by Will Sliney
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER: Joe Corroney
Diamond Code: FEB110840
The War for the Uncharted Territories! Aeryn Sun was once the most dangerous traitor to the Peacekeepers. Now she rules them. But even in this time of crisis, when the Kkore has all of the Uncharted Territories on the run, there are those who would challenge Aeryn…and not all of them are Sebaceans! From FARSCAPE creator Rockne S. O’Bannon and fan-favorite writer Keith R.A. DeCandido!
DIE HARD: YEAR ONE Vol.2 TPB
Written by Howard Chaykin
Drawn by Gabriel Andrade
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $12.99
ISBN13: 9781608866328
Diamond Code: FEB110834
COLLECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME! A new detective has hit the New York City streets…John McClane! He’s got a new rank, a new partner and a new pain in the ass to deal with! A major crime is about to reveal itself and it all starts in a massage parlor…then things just get seedier from there. Join legendary industry creator Howard Chaykin on a thrill ride that’s rung up over $1 billion in box office worldwide and become the gold standard for classic action! Yippee Ki Yay!
MICKEY MOUSE AND THE ORBITING NIGHTMARE TPB
Written by Casty, Marv Wolfman, Marcelo Milani, Don Christensen
Drawn by Casty, Jack Bradbury, Aluir Amancio
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99
COVER: Casty
ISBN13: 9781608866304
Diamond Code: FEB110867
Even the sky isn’t the limit in these two hilarious new adventures by modern Mickey master Casty! In “The Orbiting Nightmare,” Mickey Mouse’s trip to a space hotel turns dangerous when a mysterious villain arrives with world-threatening plans! Then, in “Menace from the Future,” Mickey must outwit a time-traveler sent to stop the future ruler of the world…Goofy?! Also features short stories from comic book legends Marv Wolfman, Gene Colan, and Jack Bradbury!
